Bruce solicits a federal appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Bruce solicits a federal appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, Bruce advises Knox of public service so as to seek appointment.
short description
Ltr, adv Knox of public service.
year created
1789
month created
08
day created
03
author
sent from location
boston
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Stephen Bruce
notable location
New York
boston
notable item/thing
solicitations which have been made by your friends for your interest in their behalf to some appointment under the new government
foreborn troubling you
reappointed
more ample powers
important station you have so long filled with universal approbation
honoured with your commands
services and supplies you may have occasion for in this quarter
perfect satisfaction
exhibit anything in the shape of a claim to your attention
recital of the great disadvantages
small business I have done for the public
document number
1789080340001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AJH04 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 24, P: 121 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Bruce | boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |